Stephen Curry is a very busy man, and this week he finds himself at the Ryder Cup, where he will join and provide coverage of the team golf event for NBC Sports as part of Curry’s recently inked monumental talent deal with Comcast NBCUniversal.
While covering the event on Friday, Curry made time to interview for the ‘Brother from Another’ podcast hosted by Michael Holley and Michael Smith. Among the topics discussed was disgruntled Philadelphia 76ers star, Ben Simmons.
Read MoreThe NBA recently announced that they have fined Golden State owner, Joe Lacob, $50,000 for violating the league’s anti-tampering policy stemming from his recent comments about the Philadelphia Sixers’ small forward, Ben Simmons.
Read MoreAnother day, another cycle of the Ben Simmons news in Philadelphia. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported early yesterday that Simmons had no plans to report to training camp with the 76ers, nor does he intend to play for them at all this season in spite of their ability to withhold his salary and fine him 1/45th of his contract per day. To see a player with virtually no leverage – Simmons is locked in contract for another 4 years with no player option – take this kind of stand is one of the downfalls of the player empowerment era around the NBA.
Read MoreThe Athletic’s Warriors writer Anthony Slater reported today that the Warriors-Simmons connection may not be as viable as many thought. Slater stated in his report that "There isn’t — and has never been — a realistic offer on the table for Golden State to discuss” (via The Athletic). There is a myriad of reasons why this won’t materialize, as many have speculated, due to a split on both sides. The biggest questions are mainly surrounding Simmons’ value, the Warriors’ needs, Philly GM (and long-time Warriors dissident) Daryl Morey, and potential pieces in Kuminga and Wiseman.
Read MoreIt’s no secret that Ben Simmons wants out of Philadelphia.
The 25-year-old point guard has reportedly let the 76ers organization know that he does not intend to report to training camp, according to Keith Pompey. Pompey said that Simmons’ preferred trade destinations are the “three California teams”, with one of those being Golden State.
On Tuesday, BetMGM sportsbook set their odds for the team to most likely land the lefty. Leading the league with the best odds to land Simmons are the Warriors, who are set as +300 favorites. The team with the second-best odds are the Minnesota Timberwolves, who are currently set at +400.
Read MoreApparently, Ben Simmons has not been feeling the Brotherly Love.
Things in Philadelphia have gotten so Rocky he reportedly has told the 76ers’ leadership he wants out and will not report to the team’s training camp.
Now, it seems the point forward and 2016 No. 1 overall pick is California Dreamin’.
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